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VLPP from Siscia, decorated shield

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Nikko:
Dear Victor, dear all
I have a few doubts about the correct RIC reference of this coin.
My guess is RIC 50, BSIS* in exergue.
Am I right?
Thanks
Nicola

Victor:
If there is a star (which is not clear to me) it is RIC 50. If no star, it is RIC 56.

Lech Stępniewski:
Could be also dot = SISCIA 61

Victor:
Siscia 61 does sometimes have decorated shields, but the flan on this coin looks like the earlier issues. The earlier issues (RIC 47-56) are on a small (and thicker) flan with a small portrait and have a higher relief. As the issues continue, the flans and portrait become larger (the flan is also thinner) and the relief is smaller.

Nikko:
Thanks Lech, thanks Victor. Those are the kind of infos I would have to better ID my coins. I can confirm your impression: a small flan. I think the altar design could also help me.

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